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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,544.08, 356,671.08 and 151,118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,544.08, 356,671.08 and 151,118.64 is: 208,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,544.08 : 356,671.08 = 151,118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,544.08/356,671.08 = 151,118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,544.08x = 356,671.08 × 151,118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,544.08x = 53,899,648,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,899,648,536.93/258,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,473.73

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